This week, one of the juncos that lives in the courtyard followed some students into the building and decided to check out second grade. Everyone stayed so calm! Once we opened the windows and gave him some space, he soon hopped out again. Never a dull moment at Lincoln Park 😉
This week’s story is Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, by Joanna Ho and Dung Ho. I’m always on the lookout for books that are “windows and mirrors.” Just like you can see yourself in the mirror, a book that is a mirror allows the reader to see themselves in the storyline or characters, while a book can be a window when it lets the reader see into another’s experiences. A great book, like this one, does both! I loved looking through the window to the narrator’s family (the illustrations are beautiful!) and found my own life peeking out at me around a teapot. What part of yourself do you see reflected in your loved ones?
Resource Round-Up 5/27
- All vaccinated Oregonians 12 and older eligible for cash prizes or scholarships; One $1 million prize, 36 $10,000 county winners, and five $100,000 scholarship winners. Must receive at least 1 dose of vaccine by 6/27. See “Take Your Shot”
- I Am My Story: Voices of Hope Exhibit: Between May 14th-August 22nd, The Immigrant Story (TIS) nonprofit is holding an exhibit at The Oregon Historical Society to highlight stories of six young women from Africa who have made their homes in Oregon. For more information, follow this link.
- Community Conversations on Data: BIPOC community organizers, data experts, and public health workers have organized 3 events for residents to learn and discuss the importance of data as it relates to BIPOC communities. (ASL and Spanish interpretation provided). To learn more, see attached flyer and sign up here
- Multnomah County COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
- COVID-19 Vaccine Event 6/2
- Video produced by LCSNW for Russian-speaking communities about getting the vaccine. It’s a community testimonial video. Click here to view and share.
- Oregon Rental Assistance
- Governor Kate Brown Announces Updates to County Risk Levels. Updated risk levels take effect Thursday, May 27; Multnomah County approved to move to Lower Risk. Read the full news release here
Updated Guidance for Lower Risk Levels. Yesterday, Governor Brown announced that businesses in Lower Risk counties will soon have the option of creating vaccinated sections. Businesses will be able to take advantage of this option beginning Thursday, May 27. Additional details will be posted by Thursday to OHA’s website. - Uber & Lyft Rides to Vaccination Events
- Soon you will be able to get a free ride with Uber or Lyft to get vaccinated. The program, a partnership with the White House, will run until July 4.
- Lyft: Download the app or visit Lyft’s website for a ride code. The code will cover trips up to $15 to and from a vaccination site. Hours will be 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Codes will be available by May 24.
- Uber: The company hasn’t announced specifics, but like Lyft, it will provide redeemable codes in the app.
- Soon you will be able to get a free ride with Uber or Lyft to get vaccinated. The program, a partnership with the White House, will run until July 4.
- Multnomah County Student Health Centers will help students age 12-18 make a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. Families, too! See flyer.
- Los centros de salud estudiantil de Multnomah ayudarán a los estudiantes de 12 a 18 años a hacer una cita para la vacunación COVID-19.